So let's see.
It seems just as many people turned out to protest Obama's healthcare plan than did Obama's inauguration.
Of course I am referring to the first inauguration, remember that?
That's the one that didn't count since it required a do over.

Why are the right-wingers bitching and moaning about government debt just now when Cheney said years ago that debt doesn't matter and the national
deficit was doubled by 2006?

Why didn't the right-wing address the crashing health care system when they controlled government, other than provide $800 billion in welfare to the
pharmaceutical industry for Medicare Part D (as in duh!)?

Why are the right-wingers complaining about big, out of control government when Bush/Cheney TRIPLED the size of federal government?

Why are the right-wingers upset about the increased powers of government and destruction of the Constitution when their party created and passed the
(UN)Patriot act (which may ironically be used against them if their violent rhetoric and threats progress) which is designed to undermine the
Constitution entirely?

Also, i've noticed that the majority of the protesters are white, middle-aged, and religious Christian - many of which put out tremendous effort to
try to get their religious agenda mandated at the federal level and forced on the people. These types NEVER speak out about JOBS, EDUCATION,
HEALTHCARE, or ENVIRONMENTAL issues, despise social welfare but are consistently silent on corporate welfare which dwarfs social welfare.

Why are the right-wingers bitching and moaning about government debt just now when Cheney said years ago that debt doesn't matter and the
national deficit was doubled by 2006?

The tea party movement started in 2007 under Bush. We did 'bitch.' Along with the left wing. There were many right wingers calling out the
government for spending right along with the left.

Why are the right-wingers complaining about big, out of control government when Bush/Cheney TRIPLED the size of federal government?

We did! Look at all the petitions to repeal the PATRIOT Act. Look at the outrage over the warrentless wiretapping of citizens. The people, even the
right wing, were pissed. There is a reason why Bush's approval rating TANKED. Even the right wingers opened their eyes and bailed on him.

Why are the right-wingers upset about the increased powers of government and destruction of the Constitution when their party created and
passed the (UN)Patriot act (which may ironically be used against them if their violent rhetoric and threats progress) which is designed to undermine
the Constitution entirely?

You really need to do some research. There were movements everywhere. I'm working on a research thread now to explain how none of this is new.

...and religious Christian - many of which put out tremendous effort to try to get their religious agenda mandated at the federal level and
forced on the people.

Can you please provide some evidence of their religious beliefs? I've been looking at photos from the protest for the last few days and they are
politically-oriented. Not religious. Did you take a poll of the protesters for their beliefs? Do you really believe the protest yesterday was more
religiously motivated than politically motivated?

I agreed completely. It is much more then just the US government. Being a US citizen, I choose to not sit back apathetically and moan, Woe is me. I
choose to do what I can. If we as people don't wake the @#%& UP and do what ever you can. We are doomed. I for one won't go down quietly. We are
sitting on a powder keg right now. Any spark and things are going to get real ugly. IMHO

Man, that is a lot of people to be knocking on your door. So what does the Government and media do? They pretend they are not home, go into hiding and
fail to answer the door. If that doesn't tell you something about those sorry excuse of human beings, nothing will. Yes, they're leading you alright
- right off a cliff.

Both democrats and republicans participated in the protests together under Bush. But now? It seems only the right wingers are left protesting. Where
did the left wing go?

As other posters have said, the left was right beside the right fighting against injustice and big government. But now that 'their guy' is in
office, they're falling silent and letting it be a right wing issue when it should not be.

Also, I'm under the impression that the first protest in 2009 (April 15th) had both liberals/conservatives and republicans/democrats in the groups.
Not sure what the July 4th protest was like. So don't fall into the facade that it is just a left wing or right wing issue.

I really hate partisan crap but I have to admit the left is looking like some major hypocrites right now. They protested across the nation under Bush
for 8 years. The second one of their own gets into office, they fall silent and turn a blind eye to what Obama is doing when it is so similar to
Bush.

Where did the left wing go when they loudly protested Bush's bailout but not Obama's stimulus? The left was there beside us trying to repeal the
PATRIOT Act under Bush but not Obama's continuation of it. The left screamed right along with us due to the warrentless wire tapping of civilians
under Bush but where are they now that Obama has protected Bush's actions? The antiwar movement was huge but where is the outrage now when Obama has
not brought the troops home from Iraq and sent more to Afghanistan.

So while they ask us 'where were we' when we were right there, I feel compelled to ask, 'where are you now when you were right here 9 months ago?'

I look foward to that thread. I yelled just as loudly at my television at Bush as I do Obama.

All I keep hearing is about how people who do not like the current POTUS are racist, religious, KKK card carrying, nut jobs. I'm not racist (I
believe everyone has the potential for extreme stupidity), a spiritualist, not in the KKK, or crazy (just don't ask my husband if I am, he'll give
you a different answer). The ONLY people I ever hear talking about race are the people on the left. For cripes sake be proud that Americans got out
there and actually did SOMETHING!

I'm neither left nor right. If I could have been at the demonstration I would have been. I do believe we need some type of health reform but I
don't want to pay for Mr. Unemployed because he refuses to get a job. You can find a job in this country. You have to dig and be willing to jobs
others may not want to do. The McDonalds in the town where I live always seems to have a "Now Hiring" sign in their window. The local hospital is
ALWAYS looking for "sanitation specialists." It's hard but not impossible.

PS. I'm probably going to get reemed for stating I go to McD's all the time so I'll go ahead and head those people off. I am not willing to pay
half my paycheck for a coffee at Starbucks >_

The left are major hypocrites, but where was Fox news when Ron Pauls tea parties were happening everywhere?

Maybe a 30 second mention with a pic or two?

In other words, now that the right has a bad guy (Obama) Fox news and their pundits push it like its the next man on the moon or something. And now
that "Obama" is in office the economy and subsequently the budget all of a sudden are flopping around like fish out of water...when in reality it
was Fox news who pushed the bailouts on the American people...conservatives? aahhhh...hardly...neo cons with partisan agendas? oh ya...
republicans....not even close to republican ethics and morals...fox is the biggets hypocries out of them all...

And Im not saying the tea parties shouldn't take place, but there was so much coming from the neo con camp (fox) during the elections with no real
coverage of the tea parties that were spurred by real concern...but now all of a sudden fox has a roaming motorhome or tour bus planning each event!

...and religious Christian - many of which put out tremendous effort to try to get their religious agenda mandated at the federal level and
forced on the people.

Can you please provide some evidence of their religious beliefs? I've been looking at photos from the protest for the last few days and they are
politically-oriented. Not religious. Did you take a poll of the protesters for their beliefs? Do you really believe the protest yesterday was more
religiously motivated than politically motivated?

I rarely watch mainstream media anymore (Lou Dobbs' show was the last rung for me and he sold out completely so he's out now) but when I skipped
through a few 'news' tv channels this weekend between innings and halftimes, I saw slews of signs at the event regarding the old right wing
religious mantra of anti-gay marriage, anti-abortion, pro school prayer, etc. Topics that 1) should be relegated to the States (Republicans should
know that REALLY well 2) have NOTHING to do with the health care crisis 3) prove how radical religionists still maintain a stranglehold over the GOP.

You are right that some right-wingers are staunchly against the (Un)Patriot Act and I know some personally. I really thought that there would have
been a massive protest atleast as large as this current protest back when the Act was passed, though, because Republicans in general seem to pride
themselves in a strong belief in Freedom. Have to admit the media isn't to blame for that not happening.

That does not even look like a hundred thousand people to me. See I live in Tampa , Fl and we regularly have events in this town during the year that
can easily surpass 100,000 ppatrons, including the Airfest and Guavaween.

Not to mention the football games that pack at least 60,000 into our stadium with thousands more tailgating in the adjacent park and training grounds
parking area.

Its barely navigable when the games are over and evveryone pours out into the surrounding areas, with about up to 80,000 people or so.

Either way this is less than half a million at best estimates. I dont want a fraction of one percent of the population to kill my and millions of
others of Americans rights to Universal Health care.

Hopefully one day when there is a fire in your homes, you can see a bunch of guys in suits not letting the firemen get into your property because they
have to discuss the probability of profit of saving your property as well as the deductible youll have to pay for the claim to recieve your coverage.
If you dont want socialism, then dont EVER call the fire department or police when you need help please.

Most of us enjoy our social programs, and we would appreciate if helath care actuallly became one of them.

Where was this self righteousness when bush doubled our national debt (from 5 trillion to 10 trillion) and got us into an unnecessary 3 trillion
dollar war? (this comment is about spending)

Anyone protesting the health care plan isn't very bright. The status quo is going to run out in 8 years so the people on Medicare will lose their
benefits since the program will have no money left. The 65 and over crowd is among the majority of those who care the most about this issue.

All he is doing is giving us the same public option where Americans can get the type of health care that they need for a lower cost. The initial costs
of the health care system may very well be exorbitant but is it worth the lives of 18,000 americans who die every years because they dont have health
care? I think so. In my opinion health care is a right and not a privilege and that death toll I mentioned earlier is a Moral Wrong on behalf of our
government. We are the only Industrialized first world nation without universal health care and it's time we got on board.

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